Yet Another Phoenician?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by 7Calbrey, Feb 3, 2018.

  1. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    The Phoenician ship on reverse of this Greek coin made me quickly imagine that I'd have Tyche or Zeus on the obverse. But in fact it seems that there's an Emperor heading right there. On reverse, I can read Basileus and Antioxoy. Still I can't identify the dude on the obverse. The coin weighs 5.8 g. I managed to scan at double size and maximum resolution. Thanks for your assistance. SelP 600 O.jpg SelPhoen R.jpg
     
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  3. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    Since ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ means "of King Antiochos" in Greek, it's one of the Seleucid King Antiochoses. There were lots of them by that name.
     
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  4. Theodosius

    Theodosius Fine Style Seeker

    Cool looking coin, i like it.

    Try searching for antiochos ae at cng.

    John
     
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  5. Nicholas Molinari

    Nicholas Molinari Well-Known Member

    Probably Antiochus III.
     
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  6. David@PCC

    David@PCC allcoinage.com

    One like this but I can't see the date clearly.
    Screenshot_20180203-160611.jpg
    Could also be 1079
     
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  7. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Yes Antiochos III and it was struck in Tyre- Phoenicia. Have you noticed the dolphin to the right side of the galley?
     
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